Main refereeServando Berna Rico

NWSL+

Snapdragon Stadium

San Diego, United States12,81035,000

Timeline

  1. First half
  2. Second half
  3. 53'
    Brianna PintoYellow card
  4. 56'
  5. 60'
    Kathrin Hendrichcomes on for Brianna PintoSubstitution
  6. 60'
    Leilanni Nesbethcomes on for Jenna BikeSubstitution
  7. 60'
    Nádia Gomescomes on for Ivonne ChacónSubstitution
  8. Melanie Barcenascomes on for Lia GodfreySubstitution
    62'
  9. Gabi Portilhocomes on for LudmilaSubstitution
    62'
  10. 68'
    Emma Egiziicomes on for Jameese JosephSubstitution
  11. Kiki Pickettcomes on for Mimi Van ZantenSubstitution
    71'
  12. 72'
  13. Nya Harrisoncomes on for Perle MorroniSubstitution
    86'
  14. Jordan Fuscocomes on for DudinhaSubstitution
    87'
  15. 87'
    Micayla Johnsoncomes on for Ryan GareisSubstitution
  16. Full time
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Match summary

San Diego Wave FC defeated Chicago Stars FC 2-0 in National Women's Soccer League, 2026 season.

National Women's Soccer League · 2026 · Sunday, March 29, 2026

Context

  • Snapdragon Stadium — San Diego, United States
  • Attendance: 12,810 / 35,000 (36.6%)
  • Referee: Servando Berna Rico
  • Broadcast: NWSL+

How the match unfolded

HT: 00

Lia Godfrey (56') · Dudinha, Melanie Barcenas (72') · Dudinha.

Statistical analysis

San Diego Wave FC controlled 59% of the ball against 41%. San Diego Wave FC produced the highest xG total (1.47 to 0.03). San Diego Wave FC recorded more shots (20 to 2), including 8 on target against 1.

San Diego Wave FC created 3 big chances against 0. San Diego Wave FC completed more passes (461 to 298), with 86% accuracy against 81%. San Diego Wave FC won a larger share of duels (60%).

San Diego Wave FC was more present in the opposition box (49 touches to 3). Chicago Stars FC made 6 saves to 1.

Tactical approach

San Diego Wave FC (4-2-3-1) · Chicago Stars FC (4-2-3-1)

San Diego Wave FCCoach: Jonas Eidevall · Chicago Stars FCCoach: Martin Sjögren

Highest-rated player

Dudinha earned the highest rating of the match (8.5) for SD. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.